Bangladesh
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
Trade Mark Information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Sinlge-class system;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
7 years from the filing date and then every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent Information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claims;
Black-box applications for pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemical products - such applications are currently being held in abeyance at the Patent Office.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Patents are granted for a term of 16 years from the filing date, or from the earliest priority date if priority is claimed. This term may be extended beyond 16 years if an application is made at least 6 months before the expiration of the initial term, for 5 (or, in exceptional circumstances, 10) years.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable annually, commencing with the fee for the 5th annuity which falls due on expiration of the 4th year from the filing date or earliest priority date if priority is claimed.
Design Information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Registered designs have an initial term of 5 years, which term can be extended by two further terms of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date or the earliest priority date if priority is claimed.
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